Undertow

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Michael Buckley

First, we feared them. Then we fought them. Now they might be our only hope. Sixteen-year-old Lyric Walker's life is forever changed when she witnesses the arrival of 30,000 Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors, on her beach in Coney Island. The world's initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turns ugly and paranoid and violent, and Lyric's small town transforms into a military zone with humans on one side and Alpha on the other. When Lyric is recruited to help the crown prince, a boy named Fathom, assimilate, she begins tofall for him. But their love is a dangerous one, and there are forces on both sides working to keep them apart. Only, what if the Alpha are not actually the enemy? What if they are in fact humanity's best chance for survival? Because the real enemy is coming. And it's more terrifying than anything the world has ever seen. Action, suspense, and romance whirlpool dangerously in this cinematic saga!

Fantasy

Romance

Coming Of Age

Comedy

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Author

Michael Buckley

Pages

378

Publisher

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published Date

2015

ISBN

0544348257 9780544348257

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"I liked the book but wasn’t the biggest fan of the series. I’m I the only one?"

Joy

"Literally one of my new favorites. Ngl tho I was kinda disappointed with the ending stuff in the third book but other than that I absolutely love these #dystopian #action_and_adventure #fantasy #juvenile_fiction #romance #coming_of_age #comedy "

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Katelynn S

"<strong>Bittersweet </strong><br/><br/>To discuss this book would be to unveil spoilers. A tale of the struggle for one woman caught between the two men she loves. Emotions run high in this bittersweet tale."

Lisa

"I LOVED THIS BOOK! i hope lyric gets with the alpha🤭"

Judy🫶

"I read this for book club and it was amazing! I’m planning on reading the rest of the series soon!"

Alex

"A great read!! Mermaids come to live on land but they are nothing like Ariel from Disney's The Little Mermaid. The Alpha are a cutthroat, warrior-like people that happen to have scales, sharp teeth and a harsh disposition. Lyric is half-Alpha hiding in the Zone located on Coney Island, New York where three years before the Alphas came ashore in the thousands and now reside on the beach. In and effort to assimilate into human society, some Alpha teens are sent to Lyric's school and Lyric is chosen to befriend their prince Fathom. Many humans do not want the Alpha around and some will stop at nothing to drive the Alpha back into the ocean from whence they came. Lyric is now is in the middle of a massive conflict between the Alpha and humans but this conflict is not the greatest threat. Secrets, violence and unlikely bonds are formed in Michael Buckley's newest novel for young adults. Highly recommended to fans of science fiction/fantasy or anyone that enjoys something new and interesting!"

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Allison Freeman

"This is one of my favorite books! It’s world building is great and characters are unique and cool. Can’t wait to read the next one! <3 "